CheapHeat furnace conversion
I was wondering if anyone has converted their factory installed LP furnace to the CheapHeat system. Seems like a very practical system when connected to shore power. No worrying about running out of g...
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Hi,
I believe that RV furnaces are closer to 80% efficient--I thought it was 60%, but someone corrected me with information from Atwood.
The Cheap Heat page quotes 16 amps (smaller unit) and 21 amps "per leg" for the 50 amp service. That implies 120 volt operation. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Perhaps harold1946 knows for sure since he has installed several systems.
I'm glad the system meets your needs.
I believe that RV furnaces are closer to 80% efficient--I thought it was 60%, but someone corrected me with information from Atwood.
The Cheap Heat page quotes 16 amps (smaller unit) and 21 amps "per leg" for the 50 amp service. That implies 120 volt operation. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Perhaps harold1946 knows for sure since he has installed several systems.
I'm glad the system meets your needs.
jcthorne wrote:
Puts out approx. 16,000 BTU witch is roughly equal to a 26,000 BTU gas heater (60% efficient)
